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Finding Creative Success

Matt Peet interviews today's TOP Photo and video experts to talk business!www.findingcreativesuccess.com
Finding creative success is a weekly podcast where Matt Peet interviews successful creative entrepreneurs to learn what drives their success and what can be learned from their success. The guests will be people who have found success in either photography or videography. Matt Peet studied Graphic design with an emphasis on photography in college and runs a video production company so he wants to interview people who have similar skill-sets and are truly finding creative success.
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Episodes

FCS 057: Michael Gebben talks about Massive Imperfect Action, Working in your sweet spot, & doing free work!

Michael has been an influence on my life for years now. He has shot video for Tony Robbins, Events on Necker Island, Jonathan fields, and many more! Michael is all about taking massive imperfect action and you can find out more about him at Takemia.com! Michael is also an inspirational speaker who has reached thousands of people and I am excited to bring him on the show to share his expertise with you!

Jul 17, 20171 hr 19 min

FCS 053: Shannon Griffin and I discuss sales tax on products, photography school, and the best way to invest your time and money!

There is a beautiful balance between capturing the “art” and capturing the “moment”. Both are equally as important and help create your story. There are so many fleeting memories in life and It’s her honor to capture those. Although Shannon's background is in fashion photography, she quickly learned that her heart was in weddings, boudoir, and families. The fact that she's able to capture some of the moments that we will never get back is something that really hits home for her.

Jun 19, 20171 hr 4 min

FCS 052: I talk about setting big goals and what that can do for your life, your business, and what to look out for when you do!

I have been passionate about setting bigger goals lately. I have seen too many people set goals that won’t make a difference in their life: a new camera, an xbox, a car, etc… so I wanted to tackle the idea of setting goals so big that people laugh at you. Goals so big that even if you only get halfway to the goal, you will have accomplished so much that people can’t help but respect you. That’s how you set a big goal!

Jun 12, 201721 min

FCS 051: Sierra Ford talks about becoming friends with google, cornerstone content, and outsourcing the small projects!

Sierra is a wedding & family photographer based in Central Florida. Specializing in authentic moments in vibrant color, she thrives on connection. Ultimately helping people LOVE having their photo taken. Her personality is mix of contradictions: A love of health and fitness with an addiction to mac and cheese. She has an adoration of the infamous business hustle, but still a deep rooted appreciation for adventuring in the quiet outdoors with her husband. Sierra has won: - 2017 Orlando's BOW ...

Jun 05, 20171 hr 3 min

FCS 047: Josh Best talks about Why your style matters, Using Instagram to get quality leads, and connecting with your clients!

Josh is a 24 year old thrill seeker, CrossFit addict, and film photographer passionate about life. He has photographed hundreds of weddings all over the country including, Florida, Chicago, Colorado, Puerto Rico, and New York just to name a few. His work has been featured on national blogs such as Style Me Pretty, Green Weddings Shoes, and also published in The Knot and The Celebration Society magazines along with a few others. He love’s the Lord and his family before his business but he absolut...

May 08, 201751 min

FCS 045: Eric English talks about adding value, "Multitasking”, and making connections!

Eric has A degree in management information systems isn’t the most likely way to launch a marketing career, but Eric started down that path, only to realize that he’s both right AND left-brained – which is the perfect mix for a creative, analytics-driven strategist. Today, with 12+ years of experience, he’s a expert in social media, content marketing, business development and branding. Delivering highly effective, award-winning creative work, forging meaningful relationships with clients and exe...

Apr 24, 201740 min

FCS 044: Gian Carlo talks about unnecessary spending, connecting with venders, and finding a mentor!

Gian has had a great adventure in life which has led him to being an inspiration in the photography world. Recently Gian has been named one of Rangefinders top 30 rising stars of 2016 and he even got to be on the speaking panel at WPPI in 2017! Gian wrote a really amazing article about why he does what he does and if I read it I couldn’t do it justice. I am going to put it on his episode highlight page for you to go over and be inspired. go over to findingcreativesuccess.com and check it out for...

Apr 17, 201747 min

FCS 043: Having a CPA, Copywriting your images, and jumpstarting your business with Anna Nguyen!

Anna is a self Described photo historian for modern couples. She has been shooting weddings since 2010 and has been full time since 2013 shooting more than 45 weddings a year! Throughout her career she has been HIGHLY published photographer in the wedding and commercial world. In weddings, her work has been featured on Grace Ormonde wedding style magazine, moment junkie, the knot, gulf shore bride, storyboard weddings, trendy bride and trendy groom. Her commercial work has been picked up by Rob ...

Apr 10, 20171 hr 15 min

FCS 042: Dealing with Taxes, Discovering your WHY, and working as a Disney Photographer with Katie Manero!

Katie is a hybrid film wedding photographer traveling the world capturing the most precious memories for others and chasing her dreams in the process. Her desire is to capture tangible love and share it with a world that's in desperate need of it's reminder. She's been blessed to be a professional photographer for the past 10 years, 6 of which have been full time. She loves sharing her client's creativity with others and has been published on Style Me Pretty, Southern Weddings, 100 Layer Cake, W...

Apr 03, 201744 min

FCS 040: Outsourcing photoshop, Pinterest ads, and getting a portfolio with Catalina Jean

Catalina Jean is a wedding photographer based in Portland, OR who specializes in capturing artistic portraits paired with storytelling moments. She has been published in numerous blogs and magazines. She is most inspired by exploring human connection, in-between moments, and the contrast of dark shadows. Her passions include marketing, customer service, finding your ideal client, scotch, her crazy Boston Terriers, and which Mean Girls quotes apply to life. (which are all of them, obviously)...

Mar 20, 201740 min

FCS 039: Personal Brochures, Systems, and Meetings that matter with Ben Finch!

Ben is a Fine Art Wedding & Commercial Photographer based out of East TN. He shoots around 20 weddings in 8-10 different states annually and his Commercial projects make up around 50% of his work. Ben Shoots for brands such as BlueCross BlueShield, Team Health, FITS Socks, PhotoBarn, and more. His work has been featured on close to two dozen magazine covers as well as national and international blogs.

Mar 13, 201742 min

FCS 037: Associate photographers, branding, and building a network of people with Aislinn Kate!

Aislinn Kate grew up as a “Picture Person with a cheap disposable camera in hand, but it never occurred to her to take a photography class. Instead she went on to graduate from Yale with a degree in Literature and started a short career teaching High school english. In 2007 her husband gave her a new DSLR, 8 months later she shot her first wedding and the rest is history! Today Aislinn’s company is in downtown Pensacola where she has two full-time associate photographers, as well as several part...

Feb 27, 201730 min

FCS 036: Niching down for success, defining your style, and the coolest mentorship program ever with Robert J Hill!

Robert J Hill is a Traveling Wedding Photographer based out of Portland, Oregon and he's married to a brilliant woman whom he fell in love with while exploring the different corners of the globe together. Robert very much believes we they meant to live in community with one another and building relationships with both couples and photographers across the globe continues to inspire him in life and those relationships each have a direct impact on the work he loves to build his business around. Thr...

Feb 20, 201727 min

FCS 032: Getting out from behind your email address with Stuart Kinghorn and Daniel Sherratt

Stuart Kinghorn and Daniel Sherratt are 2/3rds of Confetti and Silk which is an Award Winning Wedding Videography business based in central London. Stuart works on C&S full time whilst Dan splits his time between C&S and his corporate film company Shorefront films. Stuart is the lead on developing C&S as a company whilst Dan controls the quality as creative director. Their goal for 2017 is to book a £5,000 wedding film. We're really focused on bigger picture stuff and building a soli...

Jan 23, 201745 min

FCS 031: “Raise your Prices.” - Ryan and Kimber Stark

Ryan and Kimber Stark with Stark's Studios. The Starks brought the Same Day Edit wedding film to the West Central Illinois region and are currently the only videographer in almost a 100 mile radius that offers them. Ryan has an MBA in marketing so I’m excited to see what insight he can give us into getting your business in front of the right people!

Jan 16, 201748 min

FCS 030: Your Name is the best thing you have! - Kyle Chappell

Kyle is a freelance DP and camera op located in Toronto, Ontario. He shot everything from sold-out concerts (Think Imagine Dragons , Arcade Fire , One Republic), to corporate events, broadcast specials (Quantum Break w/Shawn Ashmore), figure skating and weddings.

Jan 09, 201736 min

FCS 029: Evan Lanier shares what it means to Major in the Minors!

Evan is a filmmaker based out of Oxford, Alabama. he's been filming for 5 years, and full time for the last year. He is completely self taught and when he wrapped up 2016 he had shot 39 weddings! Evan says that he simply loves being able to make a living doing what he loves.

Jan 02, 201733 min

FCS 028: Nick Shale shares how you figure out what you should charge for your work.

Nick Schale is an entrepreneur that has been in the storytelling business for over a decade. His company, 29 Pixel Studios, uses video and photography as their primary tools. In 2009, Nick created KCVideoCore, an official Adobe user group in Kansas City that teaches all things Adobe and Video. In 2016, he created Business Tips for Creatives, a podcast aimed at helping creative professionals with quick business tips.

Dec 26, 201641 min
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